DUBAI (ALETIHAD)

Dubai Police and the Dubai Environment and Climate Change Authority (DECCA) have discussed ways to strengthen cooperation and enhance joint coordination in areas related to environmental protection and environmental security.

The discussions took place during a visit by His Excellency Ahmad Mohammad bin Thani Hareb, Director General of DECCA, to the General Department of Forensic Sciences and Criminology at Dubai Police. He was received by Major General Ahmad bin Ghalita, Director of the General Department, in the presence of senior officers and specialists from both sides.

The visit reflects the shared commitment of both entities to strengthening institutional cooperation, integrating efforts in scientific environmental testing, and supporting Dubai’s strategic goals related to sustainability and environmental safety.

During the meeting, both sides reviewed areas of joint work and explored how the advanced scientific and technical capabilities of Dubai Police forensic laboratories can support DECCA’s environmental initiatives. These include laboratory-based environmental testing and monitoring environmental indicators using precise forensic tools and methodologies.

Ahmad Mohammad bin Thani Harib stressed DECCA’s keenness to enhance integrated cooperation with specialised government partners, highlighting Dubai Police as a key strategic partner due to its role in law enforcement and environmental protection, as well as its advanced laboratories that align with international best practices. He emphasised the shared goal of building a safer and more sustainable environment for future generations through science and knowledge.

Major General Ahmad bin Ghalita underlined that environmental security is an essential part of policing responsibilities, noting that this cooperation aims to enhance the readiness of specialised teams to address environmental issues using sound scientific approaches aligned with global standards.

Senior officers from both sides also highlighted the importance of scientific collaboration, research exchange, and capacity building in improving performance, protecting wildlife, combating environmental crimes, and raising the quality of technical and scientific outputs.